California ISO’s Post

The hot weather is persisting, but the grid remains stable. We are not expecting any energy supply shortfalls today or tomorrow as we continue to monitor the hot weather and wildfire activity. For current grid conditions, please see Today’s Outlook: https://lnkd.in/gStUajxp

Energy demand soared during the recent 2024 freeze and Texas set 3 unofficial winter demand records (demand during Winter Storm Uri was likely much higher had we not experienced power outages). We are woefully underinvesting in energy efficiency and demand response programs to help reduce demand. Woody Rickerson, ERCOT senior vice president, said surplus energy from solar generation throughout the storm helped charge batteries and gave operators a chance to correct issues at thermal plants. https://lnkd.in/eSdTsa9f

The recent winter freeze in Texas highlighted #renewableenergy’s reliability in challenging weather conditions. Solar set records, contributing 20% of the total power generation needed to keep the #grid stable during peak demand. The success stories from this freeze should serve as a reminder that leveraging solar installations and increased battery deployment enhances the resilience of our grid as extreme weather events become more frequent. Find out more from Axios.

It's cold here in the Northeast US with snow on the ground, and all I can think about are those hot summer days by the pool. From an energy perspective, these hot temperatures mean our air conditioners and pool filters are on consistently. I can assure you, I'm no different from my neighbors. Where does all this power come from and what would happen if it stopped? Capacity constraints on our power grid are a real thing. Please read my newly published article regarding this, and how we can help solve this problem. #transmission #powergrid #ferc

Net Demand .... "ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch for Wednesday, May 8, due to unseasonably high temperatures, high levels of expected maintenance outages during the spring shoulder months, and the potential for lower reserves. Grid conditions are expected to be normal. For more information, visit our TXANS webpage." - https://lnkd.in/ghrgWxKc Taking a look from the ERCOT Grid Dashboard https://lnkd.in/gmk74yvz Tomorrow's demand is forecast around 70GW, about 2GW more than today. The net demand (demand less what is served by wind and solar) is 57GW tomorrow versus 47GW today, about a 10GW increase. Generator outages have been running flat over the week. In the chart below wind and solar lines are stacked (additive) and the demand and net demand lines are actuals. At sunset on the 7th wind and solar delivered a combined 20GW. On the 8th it is less windy and the forecast is for 10GWs of combined output.

Recent extreme weather events have demonstrated the need for a coordinated approach between natural gas and the electric grid. In my latest blog post for @Northwest Gas Association, I reviewed key takeaways from a recent joint report from FERC and NERC on improving our energy system's reliability during severe conditions, plus discussed how natural gas storage facilities can continue to act as a “shock absorber” for the energy system. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4aNt2Ky #Energy #NaturalGas #ElectricGrid #ExtremeWeather #EnergyReliability #SpireMidstream

We finally figuring it out down here in Texas - the solution is all the power sources - oil - gas - solar/wind - hydrogen - RNG etc etc - #electrification #solarenergy

https://lnkd.in/eSeyy3Hi 50% covered from Sun and Wind Sun and Wind don't send a bill Later that afternoon, a new solar power generation record was set, with panels around the state contributing 14,835 MW to the grid, or around 20% of the total generated power at the time. Wind also accounted for 30% of the power generated during the now-broken winter demand record set Monday night. Winter is No problem for PV or Wind assets "if winterized" 50% covererd Texas during winterfreeze

All-of-the-above energy strategy = reliability and affordability.

Aug.15th 2024. While it may be hard to believe, there was an actual Natural Gas withdrawal from Storage (-6 Bcf) What's unusual, is that this typically, only occurs in the winter when Production cannot keep up with demand for heat. EXTREME heat around the country this time, is setting records, requiring Utility Companies to burn more Gas, to keep up with the demand for Electric. Wind and Solar won't cut it when temperatures are above average for 80% of the country. For those that like it hot, this warmer than average weather, is going to hang on till November! But then what? Let's start having a conversation about Gas and Electric for this winter